Wondering which tool is best for basic TPMS service or both TPMS diagnostic & service. I have some tips and brand/tools comparison table for sharing.
Tips:
- Know what functions you want, you need a basic TPMS service tool or a diagnostic & service tool.
- Learn the brand reputation, what I can recommend is Autel, Foxwell, Vxscan etc.
- Autel TPMS diagnostic and service tools options
| Comparsion | TS408 (New) | TS508 (New) | TS608 (New) | TS401 | TS501 | TS601 | TPMS PAD | MS906TS |
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| Quick mode & Avance mode | √ | |||||||
| Activat TPMS sensor | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read sensor data | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPMS diagnose, one step for complete TPMS health check | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Read/clear sensor DTCs;on-screen DTC description | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Scan TPMS sensor ID and copy ID into MX-sensor | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Manual input OE ID into MX-sensor | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Program MX-sensor by auto creating sensor ID | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read sensor ID by OBD and Copy ID into MX-sensor | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Relearn by OBD function | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Relearn procedure guide on the tool | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Check key FOB | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
| TPMS toolkit – special TPMS functions | √ | |||||||
| Diagnostic function | ||||||||
| Basic OBDII code reader | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Read/clear codes for all electronic systems | √ | √ | ||||||
| Support all 10 test models of the latest J1979 specs | √ | √ | ||||||
| Enhanced OBDII mode 6 | √ | √ | ||||||
| Display live data in text, graph & analog for easy data view | √ | √ | ||||||
| Relearn parking brake pad after replacement | √ | √ | ||||||
| Reset steering brake pad after replacement | √ | √ | ||||||
| Reset steering Angle sensor (SAS) | √ | √ | ||||||
| Reset service mileage and service intervals | √ | √ | ||||||
| Forced regeneration and adjusting injectors | √ | √ | ||||||
| Support battery registration and reset | √ | √ | ||||||
| Support IMMO function | √ | √ | ||||||
| Complete diagnostic function | √ | |||||||
| Tool features | ||||||||
| Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Strong housing with protective rubber boot | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Print TPMS sensor data via PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||||
| Internet updatable | USB | USB | Wifi | USB | SD card | SD card | USB | Wifi |
| Multilinggual support | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Historical test records. | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Software update | Free | Free | one year free | Free | free | free | free | one year free |
| Limited one year warranty | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
* Best source of Autel TPMS tools: http://www.uobdii.com/producttags/autel-maxitpms.html
3.GM Chevrolet TPMS Relearn Tool: VXSCAN EL-50588, EL-50448 (Orange), VXSCAN EL-50448
Please refer to their comparison
https://blog.uobdii.com/gm-tpms-relearn-tool-vxscan-el-50588-vs-el-50448/
And EL-50448 (Orange) feedback
https://blog.uobdii.com/el-50448-gm-tpms-relearn-tool-good-feedbacks/













